Basic means many different things to different folks . It all depends on what you fish for, and how you fish . some would say bobbers hooks and sinkers in various sizes what do you need all that other stuff for . Just saying there is no correct or wrong answer .

I agree Rod Tosser. Carry what you need and for what you Fish for. Why carry stuff along you will never use just doesn't make sense to me.

It's called "sportin' your tackle" js2

There is nothing basic about fishing for multi-species for me. Many times I'm on the water all day and fish for several species. Many of the fisherman I fish with are the same and carry tons of gear. One never knows what will be hitting on what. I like to be prepared. In reality all you need to catch fish is a jig with a nightcrawler. The rest is personal preface. Having the right gear and fine tuning your presentation will catch you some decent fish.

Posted By Pegsguy on 05 Jan 2013 10:26 AM
It's called "sportin' your tackle" js2

Tom, you are 100% correct! This thread has nothing to do with "The Basic Multi-Species Tacklbox" and everything to do with "Sporting". To all of you who took the time to photograph your multi-species tackle and post it up...Bravo! Well done! Seriously, we're all so proud of you guyz.

Posted By davesett2000 on 24 Dec 2012 02:25 PM
The idea of this topic was to consider an "average" fisher-person.

Walking 100 yards - 1 mile to be able to start fishing is not average IMHO.

As far as weight...that loaded Plano 8606 I have pictured above only weighed a little over 13 lbs.

In order to have the mobility all good anglers should have, you must reduce your load.  I tend to favor Doug Hannon's approach, in which he carries a brown paper bag with the lures he believes will work for the conditions he is presented with.  Although I don't go to his extremes, I tend to only carry around a tackle bag that weighs 10 or so pounds and plenty of economic storage space that fits my specific fishing needs.

Listen here Ham Flap...1. Your a sporter...taking DEEP pride in your tacklebox. 2. No one gives a sh*t about your fleabay activities (rivermandave).

I have to say, My BOX is orgainzed from the last lure I threw in, to the one I pick out next. Sometimes I get more than one lure come out at the same time. But thats what makes it great. I get a better selection that way. I might be guessing wrong, but the one that sticks my finger and comes loose, thats the one I try. That method has worked for me for years. This is the best box I have ever carried. No more scratching my head or using scientific techniques or what THEY say is supposed to work. Just reach in and OUCH. Thats the one.